Randy Joseph Richards - Airline Transport Pilot, Remote Pilot

Randy Richards is an FAA-certified pilot and remote pilot based in Manitou, KY. Randy Joseph Richards holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Randy holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through July 2026. The FAA airman records for Randy Richards are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.